파와카이 빌라(Fawakay Villas)

We (2 adults and 4 year old) recently stayed at Fawakay for 6 days in an eco lodge and it was the most wonderful break. It's the perfect balance of having everything you need to make the holiday easy (kids play room, cinema nights, bar(!), delicious catered food) whilst maintaining the feel of a small and relaxed holiday. We took a couple of day trips which were fantastic - a trip to the Atlas Mountains (inc. Berber House), to the Souks in Marrakech and to the Palmery for camel riding. We had a wonderful driver Yaseen for a few of these who was very friendly and helpful. All in all, a truly memorable break - wouldn't hesitate to recommend a visit to Fawakay Villas!

This was our 2nd time to visit Villas Fawakay, this time in the winter and with our children (10&8). It was the perfect family holiday. Plenty of things for the kids to do and they loved the animals, particularly the donkeys, who were very friendly! We took a few trips to the souks of Marrakesh and the Atlas Mountains, mixed in with chilling at the villas in the sunshine. We ate most days at the villas, and it was nice that we could vary where we had our lunch/dinner - at our villa, by the pool, indoor/outdoor etc. The staff were all very nice and helpful and Francis and Dawn were super hosts - very friendly and helpful when it came to advising on things to do. It was the perfect winter holiday - only 3.5 hrs from London and the weather was hot every day. The villas are only 25 mins from the centre of Marrakech, but once you are there, you feel like it’s a million miles away from a busy city - very tranquil and relaxing. It is also very safe - our kids roamed around the place all day and even when we had no idea where they were, we knew they were safe within the villas. We will definitely be back for a 3rd visit!

I held a retreat at Fawakay, it was an incredible time. The hospitality by Dawn and Francis was beyond expectation. The ambiance, facilities and catering were exceptional and the bonus was Norman the donkey. Highly recommend, we loved it.

I held a 5 day yoga retreat here and it was pure perfection. We had the whole place exclusively which was such a bonus. The yoga spaces were beautiful for both sunrise & sunset sessions - the Garden Shala and the Sun Terrace with views of the Atlas Mountains. The rooms were all very different and all beautiful. Our hosts were amazing - thank you Francis & Tom - I forgive you for the burst of Flanders & Swann!! And the rest of the team were so accommodating and yet quietly discreet. Food was amazing - and I was so looked after well - being a bit of a challenge as a vegan Coeliac - nothing was any trouble. And of course - the animals! Everyone loved Brian, Patsy & Eddie the dogs and Norman & Daisy the cheeky donkeys as well as the 3 cats & 10 tortoises - all adding charm & character & amusement. I won't hesitate to go back in 2024.

What can I say… AMAZING time at Fawakay Villas. Me and my partner came to Fawakay in November for a yoga retreat. We stayed in an eco hut and it was beautiful. The grounds were well kept and stunning. The staff were trustworthy and very attentive, nothing was too much effort. The food was yummy and there were always loads of options for everyone. Francis and Tom were such funny and lovely characters and really made us feel welcome and comfortable. The animals really made the place special too - they were so happy, healthy and friendly and it was nice to see they could roam around the grounds. We were lucky enough to even be able to let the tortoises out of their enclosure so they could be free too! Incredible place. Highly recommend. Hope to return one day!! Thank you so much Francis and Tom xx

The other reviews don’t lie. Fawakay villas is the most welcoming and tranquil setting, perfect for a yoga retreat. The service is so personal that you feel like extended family. The donkeys, dogs, tortoises etc add to the character. The ambiance does include calls to prayer and barking dogs from outside the perimeter. We loved it.

Wow…what can I say. Fawakay is simply amazing and surpassed all of our expectations. We found you by chance as a venue to host our retreat and what a find. Dawn and Francis were amazing from the very start. They’ve helped us so much all the way from booking until the very last moment we left. Nothing was ever too much. The ambience here, the food, the rooms and the staff (Tom & Huzna) were all incredible. We can’t wait to return.

I have just returned from a retreat for 5 days if you get the chance to go to fawakay villas don’t think about it. Just go. From the location the rooms the food the owner dawn and her amazing manager Tom it was perfection. I’m used to travelling all over the world and the service I received here was as good as anything I’ve seen. Both dawn and tom Spent quality time with our group and made us feel part of the family. nothing was to much trouble and whether we were in a fitness class having breakfast, lazing around the pool drinking the first class coffee or celebrating over dinner it was perfect and I would change nothing. A huge thank you to Lina and Victoria for organising it and for dawn and her husband congrats for having the foresight and imagination to come from the uk and build this amazing bespoke and unique resort Russell

Dawn, Francis, Tom, Huzna and all the other wonderful staff at Fawakay really have created a stunning retreat venue. The accommodation is incredible, the food delicious and the venue has the most beautiful shala and rooftop for yoga practice. Pictures just don’t capture the beautiful space and energy! 

They were also so helpful with booking taxi’s, guides, hammans and cooking classes etc. as well as accommodating specific student needs and dealing with any issues that arose promptly and efficiently. We’d love to visit again. Nina Whitespace Yoga Studio Manager